Head of Digital
Staffordshire Police
£73,611 to £83,067
Staffordshire Police is at an exciting moment in its organisational journey, having refreshed its digital strategy, committed significant investment in technology and built a senior leadership team with genuine ambition for transformation. The force is already pushing boundaries, from AI and digital evidence tools to new data analytics capability, and is now creating a dedicated digital function to drive the modernisation agenda forward.
THE ROLE
The Head of Digital is a newly created role within Staffordshire Police’s Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) service. You will establish a new digital function for the organisation, building a team and providing the strategic leadership needed to move the force from a paper-centric way of working to one that is genuinely digitally innovative.
Digital transformation in a policing environment has real meaning. It shapes how officers serve their communities, how the public experiences the force, and how frontline staff spend their time. You will lead the modernisation of internal processes, cutting through paperwork, tightening workflows and making sure officers and staff have systems that actually help them do their jobs rather than getting in the way.
This is a role for someone who thrives on building something new. You will join an open, supportive organisation that is genuinely committed to investing in people and technology, backed by senior leaders who understand what digital can deliver. Decision-making is quick and the culture is agile. For a digital leader driven by real change, this is a fantastic opportunity.
INFORMATION
For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Tim Farr on 07756 293292 / tim.farr@starfishsearch.com.
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Closing date: 17th May 2026
Longlist meeting (no candidate involvement) 21st May 2026
Preliminary interviews (virtual): 28th May 2026
Shortlist meeting (no candidate involvement): 5th June June 2026
Final panel interviews (in person): 9th June 2026
How to apply
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- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
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